US Bridges

John Ralston RD over Hcfcd Ditch

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.7 MI N of Tidwell RD · Structure no. 121020AA4389002

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,536
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

John Ralston RD over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying John Ralston RD over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,536 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,750 by 2042. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesJohn Ralston RD
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.7 MI N of Tidwell RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.86001, -95.22369
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,536 (2022)
Projected traffic7,750 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was John Ralston RD over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is John Ralston RD over Hcfcd Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does John Ralston RD over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 5,536 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is John Ralston RD over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns John Ralston RD over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.